Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together, this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time.

Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patterns to help you create a wide range of classic, beautiful knits for the whole family, from clothing to household items to gift ideas.

Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patterns to help you create a wide range of classic, beautiful knits for the whole family, from clothing to household items to gift ideas.

This unintimidating video presents the basics of playing guitar in an easy-to-follow format. By simply watching the instructor onscreen and following along, you can learn to form chords, fingerpick and strum in different patterns, and play songs in a variety of styles — all without reading music! Learning Guitar For Dummies provides step-by-step instruction of all the skills needed to become an accomplished guitar player. You start by learning to play in tune and in rhythm and then move on to left-hand chords and right-hand strumming patterns. From there, you apply these techniques to several different musical styles. Along the way, you discover how to develop your own practice routine and focus in on the areas you want to improve.

Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and trouble. Ever feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You - or someone - probably did, and that's why there's a design pattern to help this time around. This book shows you how (and when) to use the famous patterns developed by the "Gang of Four," plus some new ones, all designed to make your programming life easier.

Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and trouble. Ever feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You – or someone – probably did, and that's why there's a design pattern to help this time around. This book shows you how (and when) to use the famous patterns developed by the “Gang of Four,” plus some new ones, all designed to make your programming life easier.

Discover how to:* Simplify the programming process with design patterns* Make the most of the Decorator, Factory, and Adapter patterns* Identify which pattern applies* Reduce the amount of code needed for a task* Create your own patterns